Reforesting Your Land

Forests Ontario's 50 Million Tree program is designed to significantly reduce landowner's costs of large-scale tree planting. We work alongside local tree planting agencies in Ontario, including regional Conservation Authorities and local stewardship councils to implement this program. Planting agencies work directly with landowners to determine site eligibility, allocate funding and coordinate planting. The landowner and site requirements are:

Have a productive area at least one hectare in size; smaller areas may be considered depending on the landscape context

Ensure land is open or mostly open and has not been a woodland as defined by the Forestry Act since December 31, 1989.

Sign a 15-year management agreement to maintain the trees

Employ good forestry practices

May have to assume some of the additional costs for trees, to implement the plan and to maintain the trees

Wildlife Friendly Waterfront

How wildlife-friendly is your waterfront? Test your knowledge of waterfront conservation and learn about improvements you can make to protect wildlife on our shared landscape. This brochure contains stories from local landowners and practical information about natural debris, pesticides and insecticides, septic tanks, and more. Download the brochure here.

Fire in Oak Systems

Abstract: Guidelines for using prescribed fire to regenerate and restore upland oak forests, woodlands, and savannas in eastern North America were developed by synthesizing the results of more than 100 scientific publications. Download the report here.

Climate-Smart Conservation

Climate change already is having significant impacts on the nation’s species and ecosystems, and these effects are projected to increase considerably over time. How should we prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change on wildlife and their habitats? Download the National Wildlife Federation report here.

More Landowner Resources

We are working on compiling more resources to assist Canadian landowners in the A2A region with practical ideas, technical advice, and funding options, so we can work together in preserving the natural integrity of the land. These resources will include:

> Stewardship Agreements & Plans> Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program> Forest Certification> Environmental Farm Plan > Property DonationsIf you would like to help this work progress, donate here. These resources will include both Canadian and American content. In the meantime, get in touch if you're a landowner looking for resources.

Get in touch with usif you have a project you think we can help with. We'd love to hear from you!